In a significant move to strengthen their bilateral partnership, Pakistan and Qatar concluded their 6th Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting in Islamabad. During the session, Qatar reaffirmed its strong commitment to a $3 billion investment in Pakistan.
According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the meeting was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Commerce Minister, Jam Kamal Khan, and Qatar’s Minister of Commerce, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani. The session culminated in the signing of several protocols for economic and technical cooperation between the two nations.
A key development from the talks was the agreement to enhance direct ties between Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).
The cooperation extends beyond just economics, with both sides agreeing to launch a “Year of Culture” program in media and film. They also agreed to collaborate on advanced transport technology, including electric and hydrogen vehicles. Furthermore, discussions were held on a new labor MoU to facilitate the employment of skilled Pakistanis in Qatar.
